Two Artists, Grandad and Me
$41.96
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
18 February 2026
Summary
A young girl spends a magical day in her grandad’s painting studio, discovering the joy of art, music, and the special bond they share. By the granddaughter of legendary Caldecott Medal-winning children’s book illustrator Jerry Pinkney.
Step into the warm, jazz-filled world of a young girl and her artist grandad, as she learns about her grandad’s paintings and discovers the joy of creating her own art. In this inspiring story, a very young painter learns there is no right way to be an…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780593571224 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0593571223 |
| Author: | Charnelle Pinkney Barlow |
| Publisher: | Random House USA Inc |
| Imprint: | Random House Inc |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Weight: | 416g |
| Dimensions: | 13mm x 287mm x 226mm |
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Critics Review
★ FOUR STARRED REVIEWS ★
★ “Pinkney Barlow pays homage to her late grandfather, illustrator Jerry Pinkney in a heartwarming reflection about artmaking’s improvisational process … It’s a portrait of ‘two artists’ at work that takes young creators seriously.” —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
★ “This radiant, deeply personal picture book honors creativity, legacy, and love and shows how one generation’s generosity can not only inform but inspire imagination in another.” —Booklist, STARRED REVIEW
★ “The soothing narrative evokes the beloved bond between grandfather and granddaughter, while descriptive language has a vividness that fully captures the girl’s discovery of her inner artist.” —The Bulletin, STARRED REVIEW
★ “Readers can almost feel the love and affection radiating off the pages as the girl in the story draws, paints, and creates with her grandfather … This is an excellent book for any budding artist but also to convey how mentors and teachers help on the journey of learning and creating.” —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
“An endearing tribute to a picture-book legend.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A tender homage to intergenerational connection and a lively celebration of creative expression.” —The Horn Book
About The Author
Charnelle Pinkney Barlow
Charnelle Pinkney Barlow received her BFA in illustration from the University of the Arts, Philadelphia, and her MFA in the Illustration as Visual Essay program from the School of Visual Arts, New York. Charnelle is the author and illustrator of Little Rosetta and the Talking Guitar, and the illustrator of Everything in Its Place, The Real Santa, and Born Ready. Charnelle lives in Indianapolis with her husband. When she’s not drawing, she is baking, sewing, or reading with a cup of tea by her side.
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